Books, Films, and the Arts
Reviews and discussions of new books, films, and other forms of artistic expression that offer a creative perspective on African politics and society.
Third Annual Black History Month Film Festival at IAS, UG
Black History Month, an annual remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora, is celebrated in some countries annually. In Ghana, even though it is […]
In the News: A new generation of African scholarship and literature
The latest generation of African writers is producing provocative and exciting work on a wide range of topics, including the lasting effects of struggles for independence, along with the convergence […]
Track Changes: What is Seen in African Photography
We at The CIHA Blog from time to time highlight problematic representations about Africa and Africans. We were initially heartened to see this story in New York Times, until we […]
In The News: Holiday Thoughts about “Good Intentions” / Les nouvelles: Consacrés les vacances à l’intention « des bonnes actions »
In the recent article, “How new global charities are beating ‘faith-based organizations’ at their own game,” Allison Schnable describes how many Americans are surpassing the […]
Another Look into the Web Series, “An African City”
Following last week’s two perspectives on the Ghanaian television and web series, An African City, we hear this week from Brigid Warnke in New York, who compares An African City to its […]